Have been working for Citi 25 years. Managed to be spared from all the lay off waves in the past, because I was always at the lower end of the pay-scale. 2025 was one of my most productive years with managing 3 projects on top of my BAU work by working over 60 hours a week. End of this summer my manager who knew exactly what I was doing - like all managers ought to- got laid off. My year end was given by the MD who did not even know what I accomplished and particularly does not like me. I got all 3sat year end, when I had assessed myself with mostly 2s.
I have been a high performer, I don’t even remember getting all 3s ever. And my bonus was cut by 27% compared to last year. Slap to the face.
Before you say “don’t cry me a river”, I just wanted to say this is not the company I started 25+ years ago. I always knew I was nothing more than a number but I still liked the place I worked. Last few years It became toxic, management ruthless, and an unpleasant place to spend my 10+ hours a day.
Yesterday I sent an email requesting to be in the RIF list so I can have another start.
My department is not targeted and not sure if they will lay me off with a package.
Maybe mid year, who knows, but there is not a drop of motivation left in me.
Hopefully one less person gets to keep their job while I sail to new open seas….
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Who did you send the request to be RIF’d to?
@am it’s not the company or culture that has changed,it’s the politics which is insulting
Every Company has changed in 25+ years. No more secretaries or operators manning the switchboard.
Technology is changing and labor needs are changing to keep up with these changes and trying to remain competitive. AI will change back office but will be implemented after Pune and Manila play out their roles.
I asked to get RIF’d in my year end. I was ready to retire and just wanted the 5 months send off. They waited me out but NBD…
Meant “hopefully one more person gets to keep their job, while I sail away”.